Carmelite Spirituality Vigil

Priory Church of St Mary of Mount Carmel, South Queensferry Priory Church, South Queensferry

Eucharist, silence and talk, with medieval Carmelite chants, exploring the Carmelite tradition of spirituality at the medieval Carmelite Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in South Queensferry. Led by the Holy Cross clergy team.

Sung Latin Mass of the Holy Cross

Sung Mass according to the Liturgia Scotica 1970 with polyphony and chant sung by the Cantores Sanctae Crucis, directed by David Coney.

Latin Mass by candlelight

Holy Cross, Edinburgh Holy Cross Church, Quality Street, Davidson’s Mains, Edinburgh

A said Eucharist in Latin, using the Scottish Liturgy. This is a 'Rorate Mass', an ancient devotional practice in Advent which celebrates the role of Mary in our salvation. The Mass is only lit by candles, representing Mary's role in bringing the Light of the World into the darkness of the world.